The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Boston Celtics, securing their first victory in that building since 2005. It was a bizarre, rollercoaster performance, encapsulating their season.
The Timberwolves are scheduled to play the Houston Rockets on March 25th, 2026, at 8:30 PM CDT at Target Center. The game will be covered on ESPN, FanDuel Sports Network – North, KFAN FM, Wolves App, and iHeart Radio.
Overcoming an Early Deficit
The game’s opening minutes mirrored a team missing its superstar, playing on the road against a contender. The Timberwolves appeared disjointed, sloppy, and struggled to score. They turned the ball over and struggled to generate any sort of offensive rhythm.
Boston held a 15-point lead in the 2nd quarter. It seemed like a familiar narrative: “They fought hard, but without Edwards…”
However, the Timberwolves flipped the script. Minnesota steadied itself. The defence tightened, ball movement improved, and shots started to fall. They erased the 15-point deficit and took the lead into halftime, thanks to a Bones Hyland buzzer beater.
Resilience After Boston’s Run
The third quarter began with Boston going on an 11–0 run, part of a trend where Minnesota was outscored 22–2 to start the first and third quarters combined. It was the kind of stat that usually ends games.
Instead of spiraling, they regrouped again. The defence locked back in. The offense found its footing. Minnesota outplayed Boston on its home floor, grinding out a win.
They can look completely lost… and then turn around and beat a contender in its own building.
Dosunmu and Hyland Step Up
Without Anthony Edwards, the game needed someone, or multiple someones, to step into the vacuum. It was the backcourt duo of Ayo Dosunmu and Bones Highland who answered the call.
Ayo continues to look like one of the most important midseason additions this team has made in years. He plays with control, makes smart reads, and shoots with confidence and efficiency. When he’s knocking down threes and keeping the offense moving, the Wolves feel organised, which is something that hasn’t always been the case this season.
Bones brought instant offense.
The win marked the second time in about a month they slayed a two-decade dragon. First Toronto. Now Boston.